Allopurinol Prescribing at PRIMA CARE SURGERIES
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,401
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+35.9%
PRIMA CARE SURGERIES prescribed 1,401 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,256 to the NHS. This is 35.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,256 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +35.9% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.